I decided to take a 914 break and change the oil in my truck.

Its time to prepare for the engine and trunk lids. To finish up in the engine compartment, I need to remove the pressure gauge I had spliced into the fuel lines. I consistently saw 40-45 psi with the engine running, so don't need this anymore (fingers crossed).

It still shows some pressure, even after sitting for at least a week.

Next step: duct hoses for the forced air supply to the exhaust heat exchangers.

Left side installed.

And the right side. I think that is the last thing to install in the engine compartment.

Net step: painting the side areas that sit below the mini-grilles. Start the masking.

Both sides painted with flat black.

While staring at the new EFI stuff, and waiting for paint to dry between coats, I decided to try mocking up a cover. Pretty close for a first effort.

Relay board cover?

It would be really slick if your EFI cover looked similar.

Yo got me. Time to dig out the relay cover. I have another idea for the EFI cover.

Result of painting, left side.

Right side.

Very clean, great job as always!

Bob,
I've been following every night. Mine is painted and I'm starting re-assembly. I didn't want to take it this far apart but you know... If I start on page 76 would there be any steps that you would change to undo to mount other things? I'm just looking for an order.

Kevin

I will second this request, I just finished painting my car and I am using your thread as a guide for the assembly. Thank you very much for posting you don't know how helpful it is.

I would look at something and say, "I don't want to mask that" and then it was "well all that's left is the suspension. So yes thanks a TON

Thanks, guys. Off the top of my head I can't think of anything major. I might suggest waiting to install carpeting until as much as possible, even engine start-up, is done and confirmed working.

Since I was caught forgetting the really board cover, I dug this out--repro from 914 Rubber.

Instead of the stock post through a hole in the cover, I will find an elastic strap to hold it down. Meanwhile, I used a zip-tie.

Before working on the engine lid, I figured I would get the trunk hinges onto the nasty torsion bars.

Step 1: some tape to hold the hinge all the way up.

Step 2: take the pulley wheel off the hinge stud.

Step 3: pull up the weatherstripping for maximum access the the "slot"

Step 4: with the retaining brackets loosened, pry the torsion bar as far as possible to the opposite side.

Step 5: use a 10 mm deep socket and ratchet to level the torsion bar end slightly forward...

...and Step 6: Slip the torsion bar tool (this one is from 914 Rubber) onto the bar end, with the notch opening facing the hinge.

Step 7: lever the bar end forward and around the stud, and then ease off pressure so it rests against the stud.

Step 8: while holding your breath, go to the other side and lever the torsion bar back towards the working side.

Step 9: the bar end should now be more securely against the stud. Start breathing again.

Step 10: use the tool to lever the bar end down enough to slip the pulley wheel onto the stud, and then ease the bar end into the groove. WATCH YOUR FINGERS!

Do the other side, and then Step 11: tighten the torsion rod brackets.

Onto the engine lid. This has been in my hall closet since October, 2020.

The grilles have also been stashed away. These were powder-coated. Some new hardware and rubber, too.

More torsion bars! But these are just babies.

These go through holes in the cross members, and then slip unto hooks on the hinges.

Like this.

Then rubber stops that limit and soften hinge movement.

They go into holes in the hinges like this.

Next, I installed the side grilles. Sorting through the hardware, I found I am short a bunch of speed nuts. The letter kit I bought last year did not come with any and I forgot to add them.

Welting piece cut for the side grille.

Welting installed on grille.

This is how I pulled the trunk hinge back for clearance to install the grille.

Left side grille in place.

And then speed nuts on the inside.

And I got the right side installed before dinner.

Hey Bob,
I have the Oil Temp Sensor and wire sorted now....thank you and the headlights now go up and down like the should.

I am running the fuel line to the carbs tonight and will install the fuel pump and inline filters tomorrow...that and attach the battery box in its permanent position up front. hope you are having a nice weekend, Grant

Another awesome picture Bob....I was a bit lost how to mount the fan and then clued in....I had a long week...I will add the additional hose to go to the other side of the car.

Could you tell me what that hose is and where you picked it up. I am having challenge finding hose for the heaters. Best, Grant

Grant, I got both hoses in a kit from 914 Rubber.

Some more bits on the engine lid. This is the plastic retainer for the baby torsion bars.

Latch hook.